"Kodomo no Omocha"
Both today and tomorrow, I've got time to kick back.
My family of four and I are going to stay the night.
Put on an Egyptian front and become a sphinx,
and for an American feeling, Texas!
When you're sitting pretty, with enough and to spare,
and yet you always shilly-shally,
and your bitter face and bitter feelings both teeter-totter,
it's time to get out of there!
I am feeling Ultra Relax,
a wonderful, invincible Relax.
A one-step-above kind of Deluxe.
I may be a little jumbled, but when I'm called on, ba-ba-ba-ba-bang!
I always feel Relax,
a humble, simple, sort of Deluxe.
Bright! Clear! Alert-headed, peep-peep!
Keep your eyes on me, okay!?
I am Kurata Sana, a first year in middle school.
I 'm turning 13 soon, although I don't really want to.
Child's Toy Rises from the Dead
Good morning, everyone.
Hisae-chan, morning. Morning!
Looks like you're in a pretty good mood, did you get a billet doux?
What's that?!
This is the old way of saying love letter.
Haha
Tadah! look at the video I bought.
Wow, Sana's video.
Mami-chan said you guys bought it too, right?
That's right, it's really funny.
Fuka-chan should have some credit too, right?
The video was successful because you worked really hard.
Not really, anyone can teach math.
The most important reason the video turned out well is
because of Sana's strength.
Sana is really talented.
That's true.
But this way Sana-chan will be busy again.
We won't see as much of her at school.
Maybe she'll be absent today.
Probably.
Yeah, it would be really noisy if she were here.
But when her seat is empty...
it feels like something is missing.
Ehhh? Sana!
Good morning!
Aren't you supposed to be at work?
Do you have time to come to school?
When are you going to start being absent? We can give you notes again.
No. I'm not going to be absent any more.
Is it because of that...
No, no, no!
That media thing is already over.
A rumor will disappear after 49 days, right?
49 is unlucky. It's only 45 days.
Really?
I've already decided to be absent as little as possible.
Is that really possible?
I'm gonna try.
Well... if that's what you decided, then we'll help you.
Uh-huh, uh-huh.
Thank you all!
But...
[Sign: Though the media thing has ended...]
Excuse me...
Please consider Kurata Sana.
Unfortunately, the show's cast is already set. Sorry.
Please look at this!
Kurata Sana's latest project, it got very good reviews.
Oh, that, I'll watch it...
But don't expect too much. I don't have much to do with hiring actors.
Kurata Sana has been reincarnated! Please give her a chance!
She'll soon become number one around the neighborhood again.
Around the neighborhood?
Things people like change very fast. You can't really guess what will be next.
Of course Sana-chan is quite outstanding... Don't misunderstand...
Sagami-chan...
Thank you.
That hurts!
Rei-kun!
Sorry for making you wait!
Today I'm on cleaning duty, it took me some time to get to it but...
...this is the true way a middle school student's life should be.
I feel very relaxed.
I finished all the things I need to do, even the air smells very fresh.
From now on I need to work harder!
I missed this kind of thing.
As for that... Sana-chan...
What?
You can't find any jobs, right? I already know that.
I already knew it was a cold world.
Sana-chan.
Why are you feeling so blue?
Your face looks like it's been in the winds of the South Pole.
This isn't like you.
Work harder! Let's go visit everyone together.
I can't give up and let down my fans!
Sana-chan!
Rei-kun...
Yes?
Don't cry when you hold my hand, it's embarrassing.
You guys, wait a minute.
Are you talking to us?
Who else? You guys are blocking my way. Move it!
Oh, we're blocking you. Of course!
You guys are standing at the entrance. Of course we can't get in!
Ah, aren't you Kurata Sana?
It really is Sana!
Sana... Hana... who cares who she is.
Doesn't she know she's in our way standing there?
Today's teenagers...
Sorry...
But it says this entrance is only for official workers.
I am an official worker.
Offcial worker?
Are you?
Everyone, we're going to be late!
Hurry up!
Yes!
As Sana-chan said...
Middle-aged women can be scary.
Words are too big, Babbit gets squeezed out. ['Middle Aged Women's Toy' Recording Session]
So, let's start our lesson.
Everyone, long time no see.
I'm the national idol Ze...
Zen-chan, what are you going on about?
Sorry, so today's first class will be Japanese.
First, let's learn correct Japanese.
Learn Japanese?
We need to learn our own country's language?
Hey, I put on a kimono and everything...
If you keep behaving like this, we can't make the show.
What are you talking about? It's your job to keep the show going, Zen-chan!
Right?
Are you saying that our Japanese ain't good?
I didn't mean that!
If ya talk to us like this, we won't forgive ya.
Your Osaka accent is not bad.
I can do it too.
Listen to this: "Put yer hand into yer mouth."
Not bad, quite amazing.
Everyone, let's have PE instead of language class.
That's good.
Then let's practice by ourselves.
I have a bad feeling about this.
Go!
Second period is calligraphy!
Zen-chan, the ink doesn't stick well.
I was wondering how Zenjirou-sensei was doing.
I didn't know it was this sad.
This kind of job is way too cruel!
Let's listen to the recording he gave us last week again.
Sana-chan, save me.
So this is why.
Finally, it makes sense.
I bought these!
This is toothache medicine... This is diarrhoea medicine... This is antacid.
The drugstore gave me the most effective ones.
I can't I can't do this anymore.
What are you talking about, Zen-chan?
This is better than being hung from a lighthouse...
or being dressed like a skunk on a keyring.
At least you're human.
Did you take your vitamins?
Work harder, you have another hour, then today's work is all done.
I don't fit this kind ofjob.
I really can't. I quit.
They got my weakness.
If I keep going on like this... I will die.
You really will die if you quit in the middle.
This is the only job you have right now.
If you don't do it... how will you pay for rent and food?
I will die whether I do it or not.
You can say that, but it's not completely like that.
I have had enough of this life!
So what kind of life is good enough?
Sana-chan!
Zenjirou-sensei!
Sana-chan!
Looks like... you have no energy.
Being stepped on by those middle-aged ladies is bad for my health.
If you don't like those aunties...
Want to find another way of living?
Together we make a strong team!
Let's work hard to find a new job!
Where can we find a job?
Instead of worrying here about it, why don't we go find one?
Where there is a will, there is a way.
What are you talking about?
It should be 70% hard work and 30% luck.
My hand...
Right, attack while we are on top so we can get to the heart of this!
We are weak by ourselves...
But if two people together, there won't be anything to be scared of!
Three shoemakers together are better than one wise man.
That is really a good phrase.
Thank you for watching!
Let's cheer each other on!
Yeah!
If it's raining, then they can't work. [Sign: Looking for a job.]
Prince... I will die if I keep going like this.
That's OK, don't worry about not having a job.
Kurata Sana and Zenjirou...
Always together!
What the hell is this?!
Next...
If you fall down, get back up!
Yes, coach!
From now on, we'll start marching toward our goal of TV stardom.
Yes!
Yeah, yeah...
One more try!
We will do what you expect.
Kurata Sana, Zenjirou, pleased to meet you.
Let's talk another time.
Another shot!
Don't run thief. Don't run, don't run!
How come it's like this?
Zen-chan...
What happened? You don't look good.
Because...
Ehh? 'Middle Aged Women's Toy' has been cancelled?
Yeah.
Why? I thought the ratings weren't bad.
Yeah, that's weird.
Because the aunties are complaining that...
Zenjirou isn't interesting anymore.
What?!
They also said since they're on TV, they hope to work with a handsome man.
So they want to get that big martial arts star, Dai Gu Shan...
to star in the show 'Middle Aged Women's Baby'.
Shan, Shan.
I've been working so hard.
I am over.
There are always ups and downs in life.
You've got to have the courage to fight on.
No, I have no courage left.
It's all over.
It's all broken!
Zenjirou-sensei.
My life is over!
Zenjirou-sensei... Zenjirou-san...
Watch out!
Oh no!
Guess who this is! [Sign: Missing Person]
[Babi-lele Group's Ukelele Life]
Dad leaves early and comes back late. So does Sister...
Mom only has television and friends. This is a perfect family.
Isn't it fine, isn't it fine, isn't it fine?
Isn't Ukelele Life great?
It's Tsun! Do you remember him?
I'm very sorry.
Sana-chan, you don't have to apologize.
I'm the one who is wrong.
No, I'm the one who asked you to find acting jobs with me.
It's not like that. It is!
It isn't! It is!
OK. So this is your fault.
You are as funny as before.
You remind me of 'Child's Toy' from before.
I need to come up with a new show.
'Child's Toy'. That kind of good idea is hard to find.
That's it!
You don't need an idea LIKE 'Child's Toy'. You can do 'Child's Toy'.
We can't do that!
Of course we can.
If Tsu-san will help us?
Ah, it came out!
Sana-chans's non-seductive seduction attack plan.
But we still need to see if the committee will approve it.
Tsu-san doesn't have enough experience.
You really don't want to help us?
If 'Child's Toy' coaxing doesn't work, then use threats.
We only have the path of death if you don't help us.
Cruel producer!
You're just watching us walk down the path of ruin!
If I become a ghost I will haunt you!
OK, OK, I'll present it at tomorrow's meeting.
Meow! Thank you, Tsu-san.
But the proposal, can you finish it by tomorrow?
Proposal?
It should be written like this. [Sign: Proposal]
Tree, corner, brush...
You got the first 2 characters wrong.
Are you sure you two can really do it?
Write prettier.
At this time, it's important to use first person.
It's OK it's OK. Focus on what's important, not the little things.
Should you hand-write it?
A word processor would make it look better.
Right!
Yes, Kurata Misako speaking.
I am a writer and a mother.
Sana? Please wait a second.
It looks like she is busy with the proposal that is due tomorrow.
She doesn't have time to answer the phone.
Really? I understand.
Proposal?
Hello.
Is this Akito? It's me.
What's up?
It's morning!
Though it's still early yet.
Another mistake!
It needs just a little more impact...
You call that 'impact'?
Not only the voice, but even Hayama's image appeared!
It's really me.
Hayama, what are you doing in my house?
Because I told everyone to come.
Fuka!
We're here too.
Aya-chan and Tsuyoshi-kun!
Fuka-chan said you were ready to study hard, so everybody came to help you.
Sheesh, this is annoying. Woke me up so early the morning.
So everyone came to help me?
Long live friendship.
I am so glad that I could be with Tsuyoshi-kun so early.
I should be thanking you!
Aya-chan! Tsuyoshi-kun!
Everywhere you guys go you are all over each other.
Start working.
Hayama, what are you doing?
Open the workbook here.
Wait a sec!
What, Sana-chan?
I am really thankful you came to help me...
but I need to finish this in 2 or 3 hours. ['Puhprosal']
This is why I told everyone to come.
Let us worry about the proposal...
You and Akito practice solving math problems.
Isn't 'Proposal' spelled incorrectly?
In the morning, so sleepy. [Sign: learning, working]
OK.
This is finished!
I only have a little bit left.
Wrong! How can I teach you, you chickenhead?
Chicken head?
Because chickens only have 3 seconds of memory.
I only have 3 seconds of memory.
Cluck, cluck, cluck.
I am going to teach you again so listen carefully.
This problem is like this...
You got this wrong.
After that you should change this...
OK...Hey I did it!
Hayama you have an amazing brain!
Your's is weak but you managed it.
Got it.
They say that they're only good friends forever...
but that's not all there is.
They look like a matched set.
Finished.
Really?
Is it done?
What's going...
The cover is red because that looks good.
Thankyousomuch.
Kurata Sana and Zenjrou give you the feeling of wanting to laugh...
Excellent, excellent.
We hope Sana can shine gloriously.
We have a lot of hope for you.
Thank you all!
I am also burning with the will to fight.
Ah, I fell asleep.
This is not the time to sleep.
What time is it?
Alright! Let's go, Zenjirou-sensei.
Alright, let's go, Sana-chan
Let's go!
Alright already.
Today's topic is truly youth and perseverance.
You don't have to cry.
This is the proposal for
the resurrection of our Child's Toy.
Quick, quick, we need to run!
Watch out, coming through...
Hurry, we'll be late!
Run, run, he he he.
Sana-chan, be careful!
What's happening?
The proposal is pinned on the horn of the bull that's now running away!
What kind of proposals are these?
These are all rough drafts, they're not even creative!
How can these get the sponsors' approval and the audience's applause?
Well...
That's no excuse!
Can't you think of some new ideas?
Who is this big-shot old man?
I'm the department head!
Indeed a big-shot.
Umm...
You are all idiots!
What are your brains really thinking about?
What happened to Sana-chan's proposal?
Wait a minute!
Wait, give me back my proposal!
So we all hope that...
Wait a minute!
I will not give up!
Don't stop all of a sudden!
Ouch.
The proposal is gone! Where is it?
Ahh, over there!
Wait!
Stop!
Sorry mister, we're looking for...
Sana-chan, dog, that dog!
This time it's a dog!
Let me do it!
Sagami Cyclone!
Sagami Cyclone?
Union of bike racers, number 253, Sagami Rei.
I will not miss my chance!
Got it.
Looks like you don't know what will happen now that you've grabbed it.
Waa, please stop!
So annoying.
My name is Sagami Rei.
Proposal, proposal!
This is the proposal that means life or death for me!
For me too!
This is endless...
...but where is it going?
It stopped. Isn't that the TV studio?
A lively proposal will involve a lively actor!
Are there any admirable actors now?
Still angry?
Yes, there are.
Say, for example,that video.
My grandson really likes the actress in that video.
Video...
Can it be...
That, that, that... can't remember the name...
...that math teacher thing...
Math?
...it's that cute, lively, outgoing personality...
...who makes people feel she is a sparking girl.
I really like her.
It's really hard to play two people at once.
About the math video...
Umm...
What?
Don't be so wimpy.
Her name is Kurata Sana.
Kurata Sana?
Sana-chan, it's getting heavy, are you done yet?
Hurry!
Almost...just a little more....
Got it. Yay!
Too much.
Bring that Kurata Sana here quickly!
Who are you?
Sana-chan?
This is Kurata Sana.
That is her?
Yeah, she's the girl in the video.
It settled, she is chosen!
[Approved!]
I missed this set.
I really missed it.
Am I dreaming?
I'm so happy!
Let's work hard! Right, Sana-chan?
Zenjirou-sensei!
Sana-chan!
We came back!
Everybody! Did you get fatter?
"Wait, I already want to break up!"
I said while deflecting a kiss now,
Firmly pushing you away.
Before my eyes, surprised, you fell silent.
I want to avoid the road I must follow.
It's not that I can't see the end.
Just going around in circles, even from getting lost
If I see it clearly now it should give me courage.
Love me deeper. I want to hug and hurt you. (I wanna hurt ya.)
Touch me, pinch me, I'll chase after you. (I'm gonna catch ya!)
Deeper, deeper, get serious quickly. (You gotta get me.)
because I want to cry with you.
Love me deeper, hugging and starting over. (I wanna hurt ya.)
Hold me, pinch me, I want to push through it. (I gotta getcha!)
Deeper, Deeper, hurry up and wake up! (You gotta get me!)
Love only me that way.